Calcimine: meaning, definitions and examples
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calcimine
[ หkรฆl.sษ.maษชn ]
paint material
Calcimine is a type of water-based paint that is made from a mixture of slaked lime, water, and other additives. It is known for its use in decoration and is commonly applied to walls and ceilings. Calcimine has a unique characteristic of being washable, unlike some other paints. This material has been used historically for creating a durable, low-cost finish in buildings, providing an appealing matte finish that can be easily refreshed or removed.
Synonyms
lime wash, washable paint, whitewash
Examples of usage
- The walls were finished with a layer of calcimine to give them a soft, muted appearance.
- Before painting, he chose to remove the old calcimine to ensure better adhesion of the new paint.
- Calcimine was popular in the early 20th century for its ease of use and affordability.
Translations
Translations of the word "calcimine" in other languages:
๐ต๐น calcimina
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฒเฅเคธเฅเคฎเคฟเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช Kalkfarbe
๐ฎ๐ฉ calcimine
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะฐะปััะธะฝะพะผ
๐ต๐ฑ kalkominy
๐ฏ๐ต ใซใซใทใใณ
๐ซ๐ท calcimine
๐ช๐ธ calcimina
๐น๐ท kalsin
๐ฐ๐ท ์นผ์๋ฏผ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุงูุณู ูู
๐จ๐ฟ kalkomรญna
๐ธ๐ฐ kalkomรญna
๐จ๐ณ ็ณ็ฐๆฐด
๐ธ๐ฎ kalkovina
๐ฎ๐ธ kalkin
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบะฐะปััะธะผะธะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแชแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ kalsin
๐ฒ๐ฝ calcimina
Etymology
The term 'calcimine' comes from the calcination process, where limestone (calcium carbonate) is heated to produce quicklime (calcium oxide) which is then mixed with water to form slaked lime (calcium hydroxide). The roots of the word can be traced back to the Latin words 'calx,' meaning 'lime,' and 'minis,' meaning 'in the form of.' Calcimine became prevalent in the 19th century, particularly in Europe, as a cost-effective alternative to oil-based paints. Its use surged during the industrial era because of its utility and the availability of the materials required to create it.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #40,930, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.